Spirit Series Inc
- Assets
- $729.6k
- Revenue
- $537.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Encino, CA
- Founding
- 01/2007
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 20-3799463
Organization Overview
Spirit Series Inc is located in Encino, CA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Spirit Series Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Spirit Series Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Spirit Series Inc generated $537.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $612.9k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.2% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE CORE LITERACY AND VALUES EDUCATION TO PRE-TEENS AND YOUNG ADOLESCENTS IN PUBLIC AND CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SPIRIT SERIES --A SUITE OF STORY-BASED LITERACY, POSITIVE VALUES, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMS--SERVED 1,090 FOURTH TO EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS IN 65 CLASSROOMS ACROSS CALIFORNIA, SOUTH DAKOTA, MARYLAND AND MAINE DURING THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR. OUR LEGACY PROGRAMMING-- SPIRIT SERIES (GRADES FOUR TO SEVEN) WAS AUGMENTED BY A NEW CURRICULUM--SPIRITCORPS (GRADES SEVEN TO TEN). BOTH PROGRAMS WERE DELIVERED ENTIRELY ONLINE DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE 63% DECLINE IN STUDENTS SERVED YEAR-OVER-YEAR REFLECTED THE LIMITATIONS OF DISTANCE LEARNING, REQUIRING TWICE THE NUMBER OF PROGRAM STAFF TO SERVE EACH PARTICIPATING CLASS. DEMAND WAS ALSO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED DUE TO BUDGET CONSTRAINTS AND PANDEMIC-RELATED STUDENT ABSENCES. ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED A PERMANENT RECORD OF THEIR PROGRAM EXPERIENCE: VIDEO PLAY PERFORMANCE OF ONE OF SIX INSPIRING ONE-ACT HISTORICAL BIOGRAPHIES (SPIRIT SERIES); OR COMPELLING PERSONAL STORIES PRESENTED BY STUDENT PARTICIPANTS ON VIDEO (SPIRITCORPS). WE CANNOT ACCESS HOW MANY ADDITIONAL MEMEBERS OF OUR PARTNER SCHOOL COMMUNITIES WERE POSITIVELY IMPACTED BY THESE PROGRAM VIDEOS. 47 TEACHERS ALSO RECEIVED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING AS THEY SUPPORTED SERIES' ONLINE LEADERS, WHO MODELED THE PROGRAM'S ACCLAIMED TEACHING TECHNIQUES TO ENGAGE, EMPOWER AND INSPIRE UNDER-SERVED STUDENTS. THE ORGANIZATIONS CAPACITY WAS ALSO INCREASED BY
VIDEO PLAY PERFORMANCE OF ONE OF SIX INSPIRING ONE-ACT HISTORICAL BIOGRAPHIES (SPIRIT SERIES); OR COMPELLING PERSONAL STORIES PRESENTED BY STUDENT PARTICIPANTS ON VIDEO (SPIRITCORPS). WE CANNOT ACCESS HOW MANY ADDITIONAL MEMEBERS OF OUR PARTNER SCHOOL COMMUNITIES WERE POSITIVELY IMPACTED BY THESE PROGRAM VIDEOS. 47 TEACHERS ALSO RECEIVED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING AS THE SUPPORTED SERIES' ONLINE LEADERS, WHO MODELED THE PROGRAM'S ACCLAIMED TEACHING TECHNIQUES TO ENGAGE, EMPOWER AND INSPIRE UNDER-SERVED STUDENTS. THE ORGANIZATIONS CAPACITY WAS ALSO INCREASED BY $83,573 OF IN-KIND SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Strauss President | OfficerTrustee | 65 | $72,000 |
Leslie Rachel Strauss Board Member | Trustee | 50 | $45,000 |
Steven Savage Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Mansfield Jeon Secretary | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
John Mcpherson Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Fu-Ding Cheng Vice - Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $89,260 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $430,470 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $90,400 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $519,730 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $17,900 |
| Investment income | $23 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $537,653 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $117,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,730 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $268,500 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $20,500 |
| Payroll taxes | $33,021 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,194 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $22,750 |
| Office expenses | $3,108 |
| Information technology | $26,470 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $20,693 |
| Travel | $1,810 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,817 |
| Insurance | $3,511 |
| All other expenses | $5,078 |
| Total functional expenses | $612,911 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $324,838 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $70,007 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $334,741 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $729,586 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,717 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $150,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $171,717 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $557,869 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $729,586 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Spirit Series Inc has recieved totaling $37,800.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $37,800 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
University Development Foundation Woodland, CA | $499,472 | $124,731 |
The Planetary Society Pasadena, CA | $9,508,979 | $4,905,895 |
Prevention Institute Oakland, CA | $12,910,812 | $7,921,442 |
Society For The Study Of Native Arts & Sciences Berkeley, CA | $8,524,775 | $6,247,781 |
Undercurrent Inc San Rafael, CA | $5,890,053 | $8,348,585 |
Solve Me Cfs Initiative Inc Glendale, CA | $1,880,953 | $2,192,325 |
Unreported Story Society Marina Del Ray, CA | $399,103 | $3,017,560 |
Truthout Sacramento, CA | $881,852 | $2,314,333 |
Heyday Berkeley, CA | $2,111,683 | $2,251,217 |
Capital & Main Los Angeles, CA | $794,047 | $1,843,155 |
University Of California Press Foundation Oakland, CA | $23,332,542 | $983,531 |
Center For Accessible Technology Berkeley, CA | $1,757,069 | $1,896,017 |